by James Owens | Nov 25, 2024 | Chimney Anatomy
Knowing a little about your chimney’s components can go a long way in helping you notice when something’s not as it should be – these sturdy workhorses are probably more complex than you think. Simple diligence and a good maintenance schedule can help guard your...
by James Owens | Oct 30, 2020 | Chimney & Water Issues
Water-related issues can bring on a long list of stressors for chimney owners. Excess moisture causes bricks to crumble, wood to rot, metal to rust, and clogs to form, and the longer these problems continue, the worse they will get. Because of this, regularly...
by James Owens | Feb 29, 2020 | Chimney Caps
You think that your chimney is pretty straight forward. Just construct brick and mortar and a firebox and you have a fireplace. But in truth, there’s much more to a fireplace and chimney system than just that. There’s many working parts that must be in good condition...
by James Owens | Aug 7, 2019 | Animals In Your Chimney
There are many nature lovers out there, and if you’re one of them, you appreciate all the different species of birds, animals, and even insects. But as great as all these critters are when you’re out hiking, you don’t want them in your house. You may think that your...
by James Owens | Jul 10, 2019 | Chimney Leaks
Finding out where your chimney is leaking can be complicated, especially if you don’t know where or what to look for. If you don’t repair the leak, it can then cause major damage to your home and family. This is why it’s so important to give the team at Owens...
